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S. 522 (116th)

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

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Introduced

14 February 2019

Last action

14 February 2019 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Kirsten Gillibrand, Charles Schumer

Subjects

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Source updated

24 March 2026

Summary

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act This bill establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York, New York. The National Park Service shall (1) acquire for the museum property that is located adjacent to the national monument or in any other area of the African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark in the city other than the location adjacent to the monument, and (2) construct the museum on the acquired property. The bill establishes within the Department of the Interior the African Burial Ground Advisory Council to (1) make recommendations on the construction of the museum, and (2) advise and assist Interior on all matters relating to the operation and preservation of the museum.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2019

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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